Trinity University Featured in Princeton Review’s The Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition

SAN ANTONIO-Trinity University has been recognized in the 2012 edition of the Princeton Review’sThe Best 376 Colleges, selected out of more than 2,500 colleges from all over the country. The guide, updated and published annually, contains ratings of colleges based on factors including campus life and security, environmental awareness, and academics.

“Each of our 376 best colleges offers outstanding academics,” says Robert Franek, the book’s author and Princeton Review Senior VP and Publisher. “We don’t rank them hierarchically, 1 to 376, because they differ widely — and importantly — in their program offerings and campus culture, and that is their strength. Instead, we tally lists of the top 20 schools in 62 categories based entirely on what students at these schools tell us about their campus experiences.”

The Princeton Review surveys an average of 325 students per campus to create a profile of the college.

Trinity University was especially noted for its “outstanding liberal arts education,” as well as the enthusiasm of the professors in and out of the classrooms. While the coursework can be difficult sometimes, as one student says, “Professors will go to any length to help the students understand and complete the assignments.”

“The typical student is pretty easygoing but hardworking,” adds another student in the profile. “They want to embrace the college experience while still getting an education.”

The students also said:

The “gorgeous” campus and the many clubs and organizations students can join, including Greek life and athletics.”

The facilities, including “dorms like palaces,” computers with programs for almost every department, and a “great library.”

The “liberal and tolerant” environment of the school, and the friendliness of the student body.

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Trinity University, founded in 1869, is one of the nation’s top private undergraduate institutions. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students.

Text provided by Emily McMillan of Houston, a candidate for graduation from Trinity University in 2013 with a degree in English and religion and a minor in music. She is a summer intern in the Office of University Communications.